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China at 60: The Road to Prosperity (China)

As it marks its 60th birthday, the People's Republic of China has much to celebrate. But the emerging global power's journey has barely begun

ASIA

Postcard from Beijing

As China's 60th anniversary nears, the capital is in lockdown mode in preparation for a spectacular — and militaristic — parade. What the show of force says about a nation's mood

PEOPLE

10 Questions for Muhammad Yunus

The Nobel Prize – winning guru of microcredit believes in a poverty-free world. Muhammad Yunus will now take your questions

ESSAY

Treading Water

A combination of climate change and poor urban planning is inundating Asia's cities

LETTERS

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GLOBAL ADVISER

Be WOWed By Montana World of Wearable Art (Curtain Raiser)

The other worldly annual fashion and art event in Wellington, New Zealand is a testament to what you can do with fabric, thread and a few old bike tires

The Jewel of Vientiane (Check In)

Once a dusty colonial relic, the restored Settha Palace Hotel is one of the swankier hideouts in Laos' backpacker paradise

Paris Kitchens Go Local (Amuse-Bouche)

A handful of Parisian chefs are rediscovering produce from the capital's vicinity